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In April's wrap-up discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth reflect on the month's deep dive into educational resources for people with disabilities, and especially those provided by the Department of Education, which is facing dissolution. Enforcing anti-discrimination laws in school and the workplace, funding for special education, vocational rehab, educational and workplace accomodations, and rural and low-income school programs are all core functions of the Department of Education and are essential for people of all abilities and backgrounds to succeed!
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Education (3/4): Delivering For Students, No Matter Where They Are - Super Adaptables 4/17/254/17/2025 In April's expert discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth are joined by Karma Quick Panwala from the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund, Eileen Healy and Tom Wade from Independence Northwest (CT), Rodney Powell from the Woodland School (CT), and Drew Martell from Hebron Avenue Elementary School (CT) to break down the many services for people with and without disabilities that the Department of Education provides, and how current Federal policy may impact those services. In April's community discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth discuss with other guests the role and impact that federal Department of Education has had on the disability community and concerns over what might happen if it is significantly diminished or disappears altogether. In April's introductory episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey “Pheez” Lee and Jonathan Sigworth dive into the disability rights, accommodations, and supports surrounding education and employment, many of which are enforced, overseen, and funded by the federal Department of Education. Guaranteeing accessibility of education guarantees our access to the future! |
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AboutThis year on Super Adaptables, co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth (C7 quadriplegic, More Than Walking CEO) and Corey “Pheez” Lee (C4 quadriplegic, More Than Walking Peer Mentor Coordinator, Hip Hop artist) are diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives. |
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